# FORTY FEET TALL Embrace An Angular Take On Tears For Fears’ Classic Track “Shout”, New EP Out 3/24

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/forty-feet-tall-embrace-an-angular-take-on-tears-for-fears-classic-track-shout-new-ep-out-3-24/
- Published: 2023-02-28T11:30:00-06:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

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_“Portland foursome Forty Feet Tall popped up to remind us all that rock ’n’ roll
is still very much alive… in the vein of Queens of the Stone Age or Arctic Monkeys,
Forty Feet Tall aren’t interested in dealing in watered-down, radio-friendly rock;
there’s a tinge of aggression around the edges of these songs.” – _**The Alternative**

_“A smart and lively blend of garage rock with a slick energy and a hint of smart
pop in the chorus and style of production.” – _**We All Want Someone To Shout For**

_“Formed in 2011 by a bunch of savvy teenagers from Los Angeles, the now-decade-
old group are ready to showcase their refreshing brand of 2000′s-era Incubus, Queens
Of The Stone Age and Cage The Elephant.” –  _**The Noise**

_“Drenched in reverb, driving riffs like The Strokes mixed with fun vocals in the
vein of Jay Reatard and Pavement, these guys got the assignment right.” – _**Rebel
Noise**

_“A bold and driven indie-rock belter.” – _**Mystic Sons**

### **FORTY FEET TALL**

### **Embrace An Angular Take On Tears For Fears’ Classic Track “Shout”**

### **New EP **_**Tunnel Vision**_** Out March 24th **_**via**_** Magnetic Moon**

**FEBRUARY 24, 2022 (Portland, OR)** – “It’s a classic hit that we all know and 
love,” says Portland-based indie rockers **FORTY FEET TALL **about their new cover
of “**[Shout](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=9b1b2b5255&e=615f2b8493),**”
originally released by **Tears For Fears **in 1984. “We thought we could take what
makes this song great and make it our own by speeding it up, changing the form a
bit, and adding our post-punk style, while also paying respect,” explains the band.
The track is an innovative interpretation, that maintains Forty Feet Tall’s punky
identity, seamlessly taking hold of the classic song in a refreshing light.

Forty Feet Tall - Shout (Tears for Fears Cover)

[⌊Forty Feet Tall - Shout (Tears for Fears Cover)⌉⌊Forty Feet Tall - Shout (Tears
for Fears Cover)⌉
Watch this video on YouTube

**Forty Feet Tall “Shout”**

![Forty Feet Tall](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/
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**“Shout” Cover Artwork**

The cover follows the band’s two previous singles – the rage-filled and political“**
We Can’t Go Back To Normal**” and the high-energy “**[Sleepwalking](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2022/11/forty-feet-tall-tries-not-to-sleepwalk-through-national-discord-new-music-out-early-2023/),**”
which stem from their upcoming EP **_Tunnel Vision_**, (out **March 24th, 2023**
_via_ **Magnetic Moon**). Exploring the anxiety and angst that has built up from
the polarized political climate “Shout” is a non-EP track that pairs well not only
with their previous EP _BOIL_ from 2022, but also with their 2021 debut album _A
Good Distraction_. For _Tunnel Vision_, the band let their more aggressive and frustrating
emotions bubble to the surface, releasing them cathartically with a more genre-bending,
experimental take.  

![Forty Feet Tall](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/
images/5355d435-01b3-71c3-c45d-86d03517ac65.jpg?resize=290%2C298&ssl=1)

**Forty Feet Tall**
Photo credit: **Harper King**

With a more laid-back approach instrumentally on _Tunnel Vision_ than on its preceding,
more defiantly visceral EP_ BOIL_, Forty Feet Tall instead imbue the newer tracks
with a harder-hitting deep-seated reality, creating memorable riffs that turn somersaults
over relentless grooves in lead single “**Sleepwalking**,” recalling their inspirations
Archers of Loaf, the Killers, Pavement, and Pixies. Keep listening and uncover more
surprises: the curious coda of dreamlike “**Look Both Ways**,” while twisting into
the grungy and fuzzy “**Cheery Blossoms**.” Forty Feet Tall aren’t afraid to say
that the kids aren’t alright on punky chaotic “**We Can’t Go Back to Normal**.” “
This EP is a little more experimental and shows a slightly softer side than the 
previous one,” the band explains. “With a song like ‘**Tunnel Vision**,’ we really
tried to explore different avenues and get weird.”  

Starting out further down the Pacific Coast in SoCal, Forty Feet Tall began with
a childhood friendship between Los Angeles natives **Cole Gann** (_lead singer/guitar_)
and **Jack Sehres** (_guitar_). They started out playing a benefit to save the rainforest,
but by graduation had built a following big enough to play on stages including the
Troubadour, Roxy, and the Whiskey. College took Jack to San Francisco and Cole to
Portland, but the band continued to perform even as they focused on their studies.
Forty Feet Tall then released their self-titled album in 2014, followed a few years
later by the _Red Dressed EP_. Bass player **Brett Marquette** came aboard in 2017;
later adding drummer **Ian Kelley** which solidified the band. Forty Feet Tall’s
hard-edged, expansive sound drew attention from television and movie music supervisors.
Having songs featured in **_Showtime’s Shameless_**, several MTV spots, in the Paramount
feature _**Drunk Wedding**_, and even an **Arnold Schwarzenegger** flick (_**Killing
Gunther**_).   

![Forty Feet Tall](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/
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_**Tunnel Vision**_

[[_**Tunnel Vision**_

**Tracklist**
1.“Look Both Ways”2. “Cherry Blossoms”3. “[Sleepwalking](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=1aeadaa85e&e=615f2b8493)“
4. “[We Can’t Go Back To Normal](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=3d985f61d9&e=615f2b8493)”
5. “Tunnel Vision”

**Forty Feet Tall**’s Cover of “[**Shout**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=3084e0de84&e=615f2b8493)”
was produced by **Cameron Spies** (_Radiation City, Night Heron_) and is out now.
Their upcoming EP **_Tunnel Vision_** is coming out on **March 24th**, _via_ **Magnetic
Moon**.

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